What We’re Loving: Summery Drinks

We’re revisiting our lovely series from last summer “What We’re Loving” every Friday this summer. Let’s kick it off by introducing Amy and some delicious Summer-inspired drinks from our favorite bloggers. Amy is an apprentice with Eat Boutique this summer, so show her a little love! -Maggie

Summer still seems relatively new in June. We revel in the heat and the sunshine, giddily pull out sandals and sunglasses, and swim even when the water is still chilly. Flash forward to early July and you’ve got desperate people broiling in the heat and praying to the weather gods. Any stewed or baked or just warm meal is unimaginable. Thankfully, there is a culinary solution that is cool, refreshing, and doesn’t require a lick of heat.The summery drink, whether it be a smoothie, cocktail, tea, or exotic treat, tastes luscious and chilly and makes you sigh in delight. Go ahead; mend any early burned bridges with summer with one or many of these cold drinks.

Whip up a batch of this simple yet sophisticated Cardamom Mint Iced Tea in the morning and enjoy with a light lunch as the sun really starts to climb. {from littledutchwife}

Cold watermelon juice dripping down your chin is a sure sign heat waves have arrived. For a brunch and grown-up friendly version, we can’t imagine a more nostalgic blended drink than this Watermelon Smoothie. {from citronlimette}

Milk makes an unexpected but welcome appearance in the dazzlingly spiced classic Indian beverage Lassi. A cross between a smoothie and milkshake, this creamy glass of sunshine is a delightful departure from the norm. {from pineappleandcoconut}

When the sun fades but heat still shimmers in the air, you know it’s time to break out the wine. We adore this Classic Sangria recipe for evening sipping. The included history lesson is sure to impress as much as the cocktail! {from The Boys Club}

Eat Boutique discovers the best small batch foods by boutique food makers. We share recipes, maker stories and city guides to eating boutique. We host tasting events and markets for food makers, cookbook authors and food fans. We craft seasonal, regional gift and tasting boxes and sell individual items that you can order in the Eat Boutique Shop. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Amy Feiereisel is a young, foolish, and tastebud-driven college student nursing an almost unhealthy obsession with the epicurean. Originally from Texas, she currently resides in gorgeous upstate New York for school, where she discovered her passion for all things food and farming. You can find her digging in the dirt, with her nose buried in a book, or dreamily painting away in her free time. She writes about life’s adventures over at Amy + Fire.

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Eat Boutique discovers the best small batch foods by boutique food makers. We craft seasonal, regional gift and tasting boxes for food fans, and sell individual items for home cooks. With our global friends, we share recipes, maker stories and city guides to eating boutique. We host tasting events and markets for food makers, cookbook authors and food fans.

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Eat Boutique discovers the best small batch foods by boutique food makers. We craft seasonal, regional gift and tasting boxes for food fans, and sell individual items for home cooks. With our global friends, we share recipes, maker stories and city guides to eating boutique. We host tasting events and markets for food makers, cookbook authors and food fans.